WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Announces Agreement to Divest Tank and Pump Segment to Kinderhook Industries

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WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC) has announced the divestiture of its Tank and Pump segment to Kinderhook Industries for approximately $323 million. The proceeds will support reinvestment in the core Modular and Storage sectors. The transaction, which is contingent on regulatory approval, is expected to close in Q3 2022. CEO Brad Soultz mentioned that the sale aligns with the company's strategy to focus on growth in its primary segments. Eric John will lead the newly independent Tank and Pump company under Kinderhook's ownership.

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• Divestiture of Tank and Pump segment generates $323 million to reinvest in core segments.
• Focus on core Modular and Storage segments expected to enhance growth and returns.
• CEO plans to redeploy proceeds for organic growth, acquisitions, and stock repurchases.

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• None.

PHOENIX, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (“WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), the North American leader in innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions, today announced a definitive agreement, whereby the Company will divest its Tank and Pump segment to private equity firm Kinderhook Industries (“Kinderhook”) for an enterprise value of approximately $323 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Proceeds from the sale will be used to support ongoing reinvestment in the Company’s core Modular and Storage operating segments and other capital allocation priorities. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022. Eric John, Senior Vice President of the Tank and Pump segment, will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the newly independent business.

Brad Soultz, Chief Executive Officer of WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings, commented, “Today’s announcement is aligned with our long-term strategy of optimizing our core Modular and Storage segments and staying laser-focused on the growth levers that we articulated at our November 2021 Investor Day. Consistent with our capital allocation framework, we expect to redeploy the proceeds from this transaction to compound growth and returns in our core segments through organic reinvestment, continued tuck-in acquisitions, repurchases of our Common Stock, and de-leveraging within our target range. As most recently evident in our second quarter earnings, the opportunities to reinvest in our core Modular and Storage segments are abundant and attractive, and we can pursue them even more effectively by further concentrating our human and financial capital. We expect to update our financial guidance upon closing of the transaction and anticipate any impact to our third quarter of 2022 operating results to be minimal. I want to thank Eric and the entire team for their hard work and dedication to WillScot Mobile Mini and expect they will flourish as an independent company.”

Eric John, Chief Executive Officer of Tank and Pump, said, “This is a new and exciting journey for our entire team. We look forward to partnering with Kinderhook, which has deep experience helping industry leading middle market businesses navigate their next chapter of growth. Through our partnership and as a standalone business, we will have dedicated leadership and financial capital to build upon our industry-leading customer value proposition and accelerate investments in growth with greater financial and operational flexibility. We are incredibly excited for the Tank & Pump organization and the future of our business.”

BofA Securities acted as the financial adviser and Allen & Overy acted as legal adviser to WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings.

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About WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “WSC.” Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the Company is a leading business services provider specializing in innovative flexible mobile office, portable storage and workspace productivity solutions. WillScot Mobile Mini services diverse end markets across all sectors of the economy from a network of over 275 branch locations and additional drop lots throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

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FAQ

What is the recent divestiture announced by WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings (WSC)?

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings announced the divestiture of its Tank and Pump segment to Kinderhook Industries for approximately $323 million.

How will WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings use the proceeds from the Tank and Pump sale?

The proceeds will be reinvested in the company's core Modular and Storage segments and other capital allocation priorities.

When is the Tank and Pump divestiture expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, pending regulatory approval.

Who will lead the newly independent Tank and Pump business?

Eric John, previously Senior Vice President of the Tank and Pump segment, will serve as CEO of the new independent company.

What does the divestiture mean for WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings' growth strategy?

The divestiture aligns with the company's strategy of optimizing its focus on core Modular and Storage segments, enhancing growth opportunities.